Lecturer in Carpentry and Multi-Skills (FE)

Job Title: Lecturer in Carpentry and Multi-Skills (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £34,866 - £42,632 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time and Part-time applications will be considered, please indicate on your application your preference.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2026 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2026 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2026.

The Role:

Do you have experience teaching carpentry in Further Education or are you an experienced carpenter looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction (in partnership with The University of Warwick) has developed a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. For the past two years, we have been delivering Further Education programmes for Built Environment. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated lecturer to join our growing team. You will want to pass on your skills to the next generation and will need to have relevant experience in construction. We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts.

You will work with Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world class and that we produce work-ready students for employment or career progression.

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self-development and to keep up to date with industry innovation.

Benefits:
• Generous allocation of annual leave
• 38 days' paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions -28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Thursday 13th March 2026.

Interview Dates - TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Carpentry Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Skilled Trades Lecturer, Building Services Lecturer, Building Services Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.